Donald Trump inauguration recap: Presidential pardons and executive orders on a big first day in office
President Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America.
On Monday local time, the Republican took the oath of office at the Capitol Rotunda, returning for his second term as president.
Scroll down for a recap of all the day’s events.
Key events
21 Jan 2025 - 02:30 PM
That’s a wrap on Day One of Trump 2.0
21 Jan 2025 - 12:22 PM
Trumps appear at first of three balls
21 Jan 2025 - 10:10 AM
Trump withdraws US from World Health Organisation
21 Jan 2025 - 09:14 AM
Trump pardons about 1500 people who stormed Capitol
21 Jan 2025 - 09:11 AM
Trump signs order to end birthright citizenship
21 Jan 2025 - 07:36 AM
Donald Trump signs executive orders at inauguration event
21 Jan 2025 - 07:23 AM
January 6 Capitol rioters to be pardoned
21 Jan 2025 - 07:21 AM
Trump welcomes families of Israeli hostages
21 Jan 2025 - 07:07 AM
Zuckerberg caught ‘checking out’ Amazon billionaire’s fiancee
21 Jan 2025 - 07:06 AM
Melania's subtle message with fashionable return
21 Jan 2025 - 06:56 AM
Musk’s inauguration ‘salute’ sparks concern
21 Jan 2025 - 05:52 AM
Disaster as inauguration singer’s track doesn’t play
21 Jan 2025 - 05:04 AM
‘This is what victory feels like’: Musk screams, dances at parade
21 Jan 2025 - 04:54 AM
First image of Trump’s official signing ceremony
21 Jan 2025 - 04:12 AM
Executive orders planned as Trump goes on blitz
21 Jan 2025 - 03:31 AM
Trump vows to act on January 6 ‘hostages’
21 Jan 2025 - 03:20 AM
Trump signs first documents as 47th US president
21 Jan 2025 - 02:54 AM
Trump cracks down on immigration and border
21 Jan 2025 - 02:17 AM
Former President Joe Biden departs Capitol
21 Jan 2025 - 02:01 AM
What happens now President Trump has been sworn in?
21 Jan 2025 - 01:53 AM
‘America will be respected again’
21 Jan 2025 - 01:44 AM
‘Panama’s promise to us has been broken’
21 Jan 2025 - 01:40 AM
Trump to rename Gulf of Mexico
21 Jan 2025 - 01:39 AM
Trump will be ‘peacemaker and unifier’
21 Jan 2025 - 01:36 AM
Services members to be given backpay after COVID dismissal
21 Jan 2025 - 01:33 AM
Only two genders in the United States
21 Jan 2025 - 01:31 AM
Trump to ‘bring back free speech’
21 Jan 2025 - 01:29 AM
Trump details string of executive orders
21 Jan 2025 - 01:25 AM
Trump reveals first executive order
21 Jan 2025 - 01:14 AM
Trump welcomes ‘golden age of America’
21 Jan 2025 - 01:10 AM
Melania holds bibles as oath taken
21 Jan 2025 - 01:06 AM
Trump sworn in as 47th President of United States
21 Jan 2025 - 01:03 AM
J.D. Vance sworn in as vice president
21 Jan 2025 - 12:44 AM
Cheers erupt as Trump returns
20 Jan 2025 - 11:56 PM
President Joe Biden has left the White House
Zuckerberg caught ‘checking out’ Amazon billionaire’s fiancee
Mark Zuckerberg has been caught in an awkward moment with the fiancee of Jeff Bezos with a split-second camera shot appearing to show him looking down her top.
Zuckerberg was one of a handful of billionaires to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, local time, and was seated next to Lauren Sanchez.
Sanchez, a well-known TV journalist, had an affair with Amazon founder and billionaire Bezos in 2018 while they were both married. The affair led to the end of both their marriages.
Melania's subtle message with fashionable return
With her eyes almost entirely obscured by the rim of her wool boater-style hat, Melania Trump stood behind President-elect Donald Trump on stage at the United States Capitol Rotunda as he pledged the oath of office.
Designed by New York-based milliner Eric Javits, Mrs Trump’s hat was an austere flourish to a neat, military-style ensemble. Her navy silk wool double-breasted coat was nipped at the waist and worn with bare legs and stiletto heels.
Musk’s inauguration ‘salute’ sparks concern
As billionaire Elon Musk thanked the Republican crowd inside the Capital One Arena for President Donald Trump’s inauguration parade, he made a gesture that has sparked concern online.
The arm movement, made on stage by Mr Musk, has been likened to a nazi salute.
President Donald Trump, First Lady enter stadium for parade
The 47th President of the United State of America, Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump have just entered the Capital One Arena, walking amongst the crowd before the indoor inauguration parade.
Disaster as inauguration singer’s track doesn’t play
US hit singer Carrie Underwood experienced an excruciating few minutes of awkward silence after a tech glitch delayed her performance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Underwood stood for minutes waiting for her music to start so she could sing for Mr Trump, former presidents and invited guests.
The world watched, holding its collective breath for the singer during the prolonged pause in the ceremony until an event organiser approached Underwood, telling her the music was not going to play.
Trump arrives at Capital One Arena for indoor parade
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have just arrived at Capital One Arena for the indoor inauguration parade.
‘This is what victory feels like’: Musk screams, dances at parade
Billionaire Elon Musk says this election “really mattered”.
“Thank you for making it happen,” he said at President Donald Trump’s indoor inauguration parade.
“It’s thanks to you that the future of civilisation is assured.”
First image of Trump’s official signing ceremony
President Donald Trump is officially the 47th President of the United States and has completed the official signing ceremony.
Also in attendance were: Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), newly sworn-in Vice President JD Vance, Melania Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).
Where is President Trump right now?
The president is currently enjoy a closed door lunch with members of congress.
President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance will depart the lunch and travel to the Capital One Arena after lunch for the indoor inauguration parade.
Netanyahu congratulates Trump, says thanks for hostage deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his second inauguration, saying the best days of the alliance between the two countries is yet to come.
